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  The Concerned Lokoja Indigenous People have honoured the Chief Consultant of the Lokoja International Market, Comrade Adams Babangida Jimoh, with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the transformation and effective management of the market. The award ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Lokoja Town Hall, attracted community leaders, market stakeholders, youth groups, and supporters from across the metropolis. According to the organisers, the award was bestowed to appreciate Comr. Jimoh’s dedication to restoring order, improving sanitation, and creating a more organised trading environment within the Lokoja International Market. They described him as a “result-oriented reformer” whose leadership has brought visible changes that benefit both traders and residents. Speaking at the event, representatives of the Concerned Lokoja Indigenous People commended Comr. Jimoh for his transparency, accessibility, and commitment to community development. They n...

  By Hon. Abanika Taiye , Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Kogi State In recent times, a few isolated voices have attempted to question the continued leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State. To me, these are nothing more than lone voices in the wilderness; individuals who have lost touch with the realities of governance and the overwhelming love the Governor enjoys from the good people of Kogi State. The truth is simple and undeniable: Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has redefined leadership with purpose, humility, and performance. From the East to the West and across the Central Senatorial District, the people are united in their appreciation of his steady progress and people-oriented governance. Under his watch, Kogi State continues to witness peace, infrastructural renewal, administrative stability, and improved social services. His approach to leadership has rekindled public confidence and strengthened the bond of u...

In a remarkable gesture of compassion and commitment to education, the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Monday, November 10, 2025, brought relief and joy to several indigent students from Ajaokuta Local Government Area as he offset their tuition and accommodation fees under the Abanika Scholarship Programme. The beneficiaries, drawn from various wards across Ajaokuta, are students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Ekiti State University (affiliated to the Federal College of Education, Okene), and the Federal College of Education, Okene. Each student received direct financial support to enable them settle their school fees for the new academic session. Hon. Abanika explained that this gesture was part of his ongoing scholarship initiative, noting that he had previously paid the tuition and accommodation fees of the same students during their first year and was now doing so again for their second year...

  The attention of the Management of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja has been drawn to a publication by Sahara Reporters on November 6, 2025, titled “Kogi Governor Ododo Withholds Funds for Capital Projects from Several State Agencies.” The publication falsely alleged that His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, withheld funds meant for capital projects from certain government agencies, including our hospital. We wish to state categorically that the said publication is false, misleading, and a fallacy of the highest order. Ordinarily, such an unfounded report should be ignored, but for the sake of public clarity, we find it necessary to correct these distortions. The Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, has continued to enjoy immense government support both under the previous administration of His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, and now being consolidated by His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. It is on record that the hospital structur...

As part of the follow-up to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s recent visit to Kogi State University, Kabba, the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, led a team from the ministry on an inspection tour of ongoing construction projects within the institution. The inspection covered key facilities including the Senate Building, Male and Female Hostels, and the Faculty of Science, all of which are currently at different stages of completion. Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Abanika emphasized the state government’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that meets acceptable standards. He warned contractors against cutting corners and insisted that all materials and works must strictly adhere to the approved Bill of Quantities (BoQ). “Only the best quality must be used. I don’t mind coming to site myself every day to ensure that the right thing is being done,” he stated. The Commissioner commended the...